An Analytical Approach for Determining the Appropriate Medium Voltage (MV) Cabling Level in Renewable Energy Parks
By: Ivan Ramljak and Marko Blažević
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- HD 620 S2 Part 10C
- IEC 60502-2
- DIN VDE 0276T 620
Language: English
Submitted on: Nov 19, 2024
Accepted on: Mar 11, 2025
Published on: Jun 9, 2026
Published by: Bosnia and Herzegovina National Committee CIGRÉ
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year
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